Andy Burnham has become the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, reports UNN citing the BBC.
Andy Burnham officially became the 59th Prime Minister of the United Kingdom
King Charles, it is noted, has just invited him to form a government during a closed meeting at Buckingham Palace.
Buckingham Palace confirmed the appointment of Andy Burnham as Prime Minister in a statement.
"His Majesty received in audience the Right Honourable Member of Parliament Andrew Burnham and requested him to form a new government. The Right Honourable Member of Parliament Andrew Burnham accepted His Majesty's offer and kissed hands upon his appointment as Prime Minister and First Lord of the Treasury," the statement reads.
"Mrs. Marie-France van Heel was also received by His Majesty," the statement adds.
Burnham — the fifth Prime Minister of Britain in four years — will now head to Downing Street to deliver his first speech in power.
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